Absa Cup Semi Finals: Three former winners in the last four as Arrows, Eagles eye league & cup double

March 14, 2022

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National First Division side Napsa Stars will face 2018 winners Nkana in the semi finals of the 2021/22 Absa Cup.

In the other semi final, Zambian Super League leaders Red Arrows and third placed Green Eagles will square it off as both sides seek a league and cup double.

Eagles are only club in the last four who are yet to win Zambia’s prestigious cup.

Napsa won it in 2012 after they beat Power Dynamos on post match penalties while Nkana beat Young Buffaloes in the 2018 edition.

In 2013, Red Arrows beat Nchanga Rangers 3-1 to win the 7th edition.

To reach finals, Nkana and Napsa Stars beat Lumwana Radiants and Green Buffaloes in the quarter finals respectively.

Green Eagles dispatched Zesco United in a four goal thriller while Red Arrows recorded a routine win over Nkwazi.

The semi finals will be played at Nkoloma Stadium while the final will be at National Heroes Stadium.

Nkana striker Alex ‘Bazo’ Ng’onga against Lumwana
Veteran striker James Chamanga provided an assist for Diarra’s goal. The 42 year old was substituted at half time
Fans paid respect to former FAZ Patron and Republican President Rupiah Banda
Arthur Davies Stadium was almost full to capacity on Saturday
Napsa Stars’ Joe Lungu keep an eye on Buffaloes’ Gideon Sichone
Nkwazi goalkeeper Charles Mutanga leaked in three goals
Arrows are aiming for a cup and league double
Ricky Banda had a goal disallowed
Green Eagles showed their credentials after they beat Zesco United